>Making pretzels is easy and fun! You can also make yummy lowfat dips for>your pretzels by blending cottage cheese or plain yogurt with lowfat salad>dressings. Ask an adult to help you.>>You Will Need:>>1 envelope of dry yeast>>1 1/2 cups warm water>>1 tablespoon sugar (optional)>>1 teaspoon salt (optional)>>4 cups flour>>No-stick cooking spray>>Baking sheet>>Egg white (optional)>>Directions:>>[IMAGE ILLUSTRATION]>>1. Wash hands. Preheat oven to 425 F.>>2. In a large bowl, combine the yeast and water. Stir until dissolved.>>>3. Mix in the sugar and salt.>>4. Blend in the flour a little at a time.>>5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead (fold and squeeze) the>dough until it forms a smooth ball.>>6. Use your hands to roll the dough into a long "rope." Cut the rope into>8-inch pieces.>>7. Spray the baking sheet with cooking spray. Form your pretzels right>on the baking sheet. You can make any shape you like. (For shiny pretzels,>brush the dough with egg white before baking.) Bake 12 to 15 minutes or>until golden brown. Serve with dip.